Writing a British Literature Styled Poem

From the following styles we have studied so far this semester, determine which type of poem you will write:
Epic: An extended narrative poem that tells of the adventures and actions of a hero that is generally larger than life. Contains an invocation to the muse in the opening lines, the description of momentous events, supernatural characters, and solemn and elevated language
Elegy: An elegy is a poem that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value. Another way to define it is a lyric poem with a formal style and serious tone that focuses on the subject of loss or death.
Metaphysical: Expressed intense emotion and includes many scientific and philosophical references (Donne)
Pastoral:Celebrated the idealized vision of country life and nature (Marlowe & Raleigh)
Ode: Characterized by a highly solemn and serious tone, focuses on praising people, natural scenes, a thing, and abstract ideas. They often address and intense emotion or celebrate an object or image that leads to revelation.
Sonnet: 14 lines in iambic pentameter. DUE TO THE SPECIFIC STRUCTURE, the sonnet is EXEMPT from the length requirement.
Shakespearean (English): Three quatrains (4 lines) and couplet (2 lines); abab–cdcd–efef–gg
Petrarchan : Octet (8 lines) and sestet (6 lines); abba–abba–cdc–dcd
Spenserian Three quatrains (4 lines) and couplet (2 lines); abab–bcbc–cdcd–ee

Follow the guidelines below to create your own poem.

Length requirement: 200-400 words; Sonnets are exempt from the length requirements due to their specific structure.
The topic of the poem is your choice, but it must reflect the type of poem you’ve chosen. Use the characteristics included with the poetic styles above to be sure you are including the appropriate details.
Indicate which style of poetry you’ve chosen in your document’s name or title.